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The 2018 BLTa Charrette Competition challenged students to design a mixed-use development adjacent to Phase One of the developing Rail Park in Philadelphia, PA. The development needed to embrace and emphasize the cultural and art history of the area while providing space for food/retail, live/work spaces for artists, makerspaces for small businesses, and an out door space for the public to enjoy.
Our design is inspired by the Asian fusion of Chinatown and the industrial past of Callowhill, both neighborhoods located around the Rail Park. Through a tiering, modular structure, we promote diversity and community togetherness.